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NYC Department of Social Services APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS) support the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.
Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs difficult work in the preparation and administration of the enforcement of the agency’s rules and procedures. The Step I Hearing Officer drafts charges against the Department of Social Services, Human Resources Administration, and Department of Homeless Services (DSS/HRA/DHS) employees concerning poor performance or misconduct; and issues penalty recommendations.
Job Description
Human Resources Solutions (HRS)/ Office of Labor Relations (OLR) / Office of Disciplinary Affairs (ODA) Unit is recruiting for two (2) Associate Staff Analysts to function as a Step I Hearing Officers, who will:
Reviews supporting documentation of requests for disciplinary charges against DSS/HRA/DHS employees for misconduct or poor performance to determine whether there is enough supporting documentation to proceed with disciplinary action against the employee.
Drafts/prepares formal disciplinary charges based on substantiated requests for disciplinary charges of incompetence, misconduct, poor performance, excessive or unauthorized absences and lateness.
Communicates with representatives from the various program areas to update them on cases they have referred and, when necessary, requests additional documentation for the cases; maintains communication with union representatives to discuss cases and negotiate settlements.
Writes charges and specifications in legally viable format; drafts letters, memorandums, and other correspondence to communicate or request information needed on a case.
Conducts Step I Hearings on charges by following agency procedures and eliciting pertinent information.
Prepares a summary memorandum on penalty recommendations based on findings of fact, supporting documentation, witness statements, and the employee’s testimony at the Step I Hearing.
Responsible for confirming that the employee has been served with the charges prior to the date of the Step I Hearing and providing the employee and his/her representative with the proof of service.
Responsible for scanning/downloading necessary and indexing documents into the TEAMS database concerning his/her cases; responsible for filling out all required fields in the TEAMS database concerning his/her sections of the case.
Responsible for maintaining assigned case files and adding any additional documents provided during the course of drafting charges or penalty summary for the case.
Responsible for monitoring and moving cases within the prescribed deadlines.
Performs other duties and tasks, as directed by the Director.
Salary Range: $91,394.00 - $118,334.00
Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY
Hours/Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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HEARING OFFICER
role at
NYC Department of Social Services 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
HEARING OFFICER
role at
NYC Department of Social Services APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.
Human Resources Solutions (HRS) support the human resources needs of the Department of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services through strategic partnership and collaboration, with the goal of creating an inclusive, motivated, and client centered workforce.
Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs difficult work in the preparation and administration of the enforcement of the agency’s rules and procedures. The Step I Hearing Officer drafts charges against the Department of Social Services, Human Resources Administration, and Department of Homeless Services (DSS/HRA/DHS) employees concerning poor performance or misconduct; and issues penalty recommendations.
Job Description
Human Resources Solutions (HRS)/ Office of Labor Relations (OLR) / Office of Disciplinary Affairs (ODA) Unit is recruiting for two (2) Associate Staff Analysts to function as a Step I Hearing Officers, who will:
Reviews supporting documentation of requests for disciplinary charges against DSS/HRA/DHS employees for misconduct or poor performance to determine whether there is enough supporting documentation to proceed with disciplinary action against the employee.
Drafts/prepares formal disciplinary charges based on substantiated requests for disciplinary charges of incompetence, misconduct, poor performance, excessive or unauthorized absences and lateness.
Communicates with representatives from the various program areas to update them on cases they have referred and, when necessary, requests additional documentation for the cases; maintains communication with union representatives to discuss cases and negotiate settlements.
Writes charges and specifications in legally viable format; drafts letters, memorandums, and other correspondence to communicate or request information needed on a case.
Conducts Step I Hearings on charges by following agency procedures and eliciting pertinent information.
Prepares a summary memorandum on penalty recommendations based on findings of fact, supporting documentation, witness statements, and the employee’s testimony at the Step I Hearing.
Responsible for confirming that the employee has been served with the charges prior to the date of the Step I Hearing and providing the employee and his/her representative with the proof of service.
Responsible for scanning/downloading necessary and indexing documents into the TEAMS database concerning his/her cases; responsible for filling out all required fields in the TEAMS database concerning his/her sections of the case.
Responsible for maintaining assigned case files and adding any additional documents provided during the course of drafting charges or penalty summary for the case.
Responsible for monitoring and moving cases within the prescribed deadlines.
Performs other duties and tasks, as directed by the Director.
Salary Range: $91,394.00 - $118,334.00
Work Location: 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY
Hours/Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $79,473.00 – $118,334.00 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NYC Department of Social Services by 2x Get notified about new Hearing Officer jobs in
Manhattan, NY . Hackensack, NJ $41,400.00-$59,496.80 5 days ago New York, NY $96,336.00-$121,413.00 2 days ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$80,000.00 4 days ago Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer
Hackensack, NJ $54,051.21-$91,935.37 2 days ago New York, NY $80,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area 3 days ago New York, NY $90,100.00-$103,795.00 3 days ago Newark, NJ $54,051.21-$91,935.37 3 days ago Judiciary Clerk 2 / Judiciary Clerk 2 Bilingual (Multiple Divisions)
Newark, NJ $41,400.00-$59,496.80 5 days ago New York, NY $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Westchester County, NY $132,521.00-$134,981.00 6 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago Jersey City, NJ $54,051.21-$91,935.37 3 days ago Supervising Special Education Hearing Officer
New York City Metropolitan Area $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Supervising Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer
New York, NY $75,000.00-$85,000.00 1 month ago Hearing Examiner/Administrative Law Judge - Vacancy ID# 193624
New York, NY $106,898.00-$131,665.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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